In Adams County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 3.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 14 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Adams County, IL.
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Adams County, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Adams County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Adams County are not shown.
Adams County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Adams County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 3.47% of Adams County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Adams County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Adams County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Adams County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Adams County home can get up to 14 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Adams County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Adams County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Adams County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Adams County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.49% of Adams County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 73.01% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.30%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.19% of Adams County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Adams County, along with details on where in Adams County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Adams County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 3.47%, or 2,283 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Adams County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Adams County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Adams County customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 95.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Adams County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Adams County DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Adams County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 95.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Adams County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Adams County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Adams County compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Adams County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 14 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 3.47% in Adams County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Adams County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Lewis County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Menard County, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Daviess County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Piatt County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Andrew County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Aroostook County, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tehama County, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chaves County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pender County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Eddy County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Benito County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maverick County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McKinley County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds